PREPARE FOR THE

by Madison Katzenberger NATIONAL HEREFORD QUEEN

Fellow Hereford enthusiasts! I know you have all had a very busy winter show season and are diligent in starting preparations for your state and regional preview shows as you start your, “Mad Dash to the Hereford Bash,” here in my home state of Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Junior Hereford Association and I are very excited to host you all and have you back at the Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wis., for the 2023 VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE). As the National Hereford Queen, it is my duty to run a service project to give back to the community.

This year, I will be hosting a Penny War. Similar to other fundraisers you have seen in your community, there will be five separate containers for five Hereford celebrities. Place any loose change or bills in your favorite container. The winner will be announced during the Thursday afternoon awards ceremony where they will be “crowned” with a cheese head, in true Wisconsin fashion. Be ready to empty that cupholder full of change, for the Penny War will start during trailer check in and will end Wednesday morning. All proceeds will go to the local organization TUGS: Talking, Understanding, Growing, Supporting, which specializes in mental health coaching and support for struggling individuals. Your support is deeply appreciated, and I look forward to “crowning” the winner of the Penny War. So come prepared and be competitive.

To all my young, future Hereford queens, please join me for my Queen’s Tea where we will “Build A Buddy”. This activity allows my fellow queens, princesses and aspiring youth to build themselves a friend that will be with them always. I look forward to seeing everyone back in Wisconsin and am excited to share my passion for the Hereford breed with all of you.